How do you start your seeds? I know how. I’m confused about what’s the best way. Pre mixed soil pods, seed tray, egg carton, etc.
I’ve got some seeds and getting more. I want to do this right so they have the best chances.
I have an empty counter top & the entire room is windows facing SE. It gets plenty of sun but it’s cold until about May. My home is old & holds the cold till about June.
My grandfather always made a mini greenhouse to start tomato seeds. He used wire in a half roll & put thick clear plastic over the wire. It was probably same plastic he used to cover storm windows & screen porch in winter.
I start mine in a seed flat with the dirt pods you soak i found it for $12 at lowes a couple of weeks ago so no need to get potting soil for now. This sounds crazy but sprinkle cinnamon on your dirt to prevent soil fungus
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-cinnamon-on-plants.htm
You can use milk jugs as a mini greenhouse, plastic lettuce or egg containers etc . You can also buy a mini plant light but they run about $40 here. You may be able to find cheaper. I have mine in the laundry room with a light so it stays warm and a little humid in that area. Good luck with your plantings and you can msg me anytime
Thank You, I’ve heard about the cinnamon trick. I’ve seen people do that when separating cactus. I should be ok with the temps. I’m in Eastern North Carolina & it’s already hit 80 this year. But you can’t count on that we have unpredictable weather, it’s 44 & rainy now.
I think I’ll plant half the seeds inside just in case. Save the rest.
I never put anything outside till end of May.
Wonder if you could put a lamp with a high watt bulb near your seedlings to keep them warmer. Im in Oklahoma and we always wait till the end of april. My daddy always said the weekend after Easter but I wait I think the seasons have changed a bit
I was thinking about a light also. I’m sure my husband has something in one of the three outside buildings.
I’ve got a pic of my grandparents house Easter Sunday early 1960s with a lot of snow on the ground.
I always see people buying flowers in March at the garden center. I just shake my head.
How do you start your seeds? I know how. I’m confused about what’s the best way. Pre mixed soil pods, seed tray, egg carton, etc. I’ve got some seeds and getting more. I want to do this right so they have the best chances.
I have an empty counter top & the entire room is windows facing SE. It gets plenty of sun but it’s cold until about May. My home is old & holds the cold till about June.
My grandfather always made a mini greenhouse to start tomato seeds. He used wire in a half roll & put thick clear plastic over the wire. It was probably same plastic he used to cover storm windows & screen porch in winter.
I’ve been watching a bunch of YouTube videos!
I start mine in a seed flat with the dirt pods you soak i found it for $12 at lowes a couple of weeks ago so no need to get potting soil for now. This sounds crazy but sprinkle cinnamon on your dirt to prevent soil fungus https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-cinnamon-on-plants.htm You can use milk jugs as a mini greenhouse, plastic lettuce or egg containers etc . You can also buy a mini plant light but they run about $40 here. You may be able to find cheaper. I have mine in the laundry room with a light so it stays warm and a little humid in that area. Good luck with your plantings and you can msg me anytime
Thank You, I’ve heard about the cinnamon trick. I’ve seen people do that when separating cactus. I should be ok with the temps. I’m in Eastern North Carolina & it’s already hit 80 this year. But you can’t count on that we have unpredictable weather, it’s 44 & rainy now. I think I’ll plant half the seeds inside just in case. Save the rest. I never put anything outside till end of May.
Wonder if you could put a lamp with a high watt bulb near your seedlings to keep them warmer. Im in Oklahoma and we always wait till the end of april. My daddy always said the weekend after Easter but I wait I think the seasons have changed a bit
I was thinking about a light also. I’m sure my husband has something in one of the three outside buildings. I’ve got a pic of my grandparents house Easter Sunday early 1960s with a lot of snow on the ground. I always see people buying flowers in March at the garden center. I just shake my head.
Also any extension in your area is a great place to call if you have questions now. https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/starting-seeds-indoors